Abstract：Based on previous survey and evaluation achievements of geothermal resources in Wanjiang Economic Belt, the authors expounded on the distribution characteristics, formation mechanism, categorie and resources quantity of geothermal resources in this area, analyzed the current situation of exploitation and utilization, and the following issues. Although the geothermal resources in Wanjiang Economic Belt are abundant, only part of the hydrothermal geothermal resources are highly developed, but with low utilization efficiency. The hydrothermal geothermal resources are mainly warm-hot and warm water with low grade. The shallow geothermal energy in the study area is abundant and widely distributed with mature technology of exploitation and utilization, so it is favorable for vigorous exploitation and utilization. However, most parts of the region lack survey and evaluation of shallow geothermal energy. Thus, the authors suggest that cascade or cyclic utilization measures should be adopted to improve efficiency, and the geothermal resources should be comprehensively utilized. The current prospecting model should be updated to search high-grade geothermal resources. The survey and evaluation of shallow geothermal energy should be made in the county level, and the monitoring platform of geothermal resources exploitation and utilization should be established.
2018, Vol. 5 
